The Stoll Foundation has announced that Gary Lashko OBE, former Chief Executive of The Royal Hospital Chelsea, will succeed Air Vice-Marshal Ray Lock CBE JP as the Chair of the charity’s Board of Trustees.
Ray Lock will step down as Chair of The Stoll Foundation, one of the UK’s leading providers of supported housing for military veterans, in December 2025 after an eight-year tenure. He leaves a legacy that includes helping the charity survive the Covid-19 pandemic and securing sustainable new housing that will assure the charity’s future for the next 100 years.
He will be succeeded by Gary Lashko, who brings over 40 years of experience working with charitable housing associations and mental health services to The Stoll Foundation. Most recently, he served as the Chief Executive of the Royal Hospital Chelsea for over eight years before retiring in March 2024. His success in the role earned him an OBE and demonstrates the strong leadership and veteran support skills that he will bring to The Stoll Foundation.
Reacting to his appointment, Gary said:
“I am delighted to be taking on the role of Chair at The Stoll Foundation, a historic charity with a bright future. The impact of having a safe and affordable home cannot be overstated, and The Stoll Foundation provides a lifeline for those who have served our country and now find themselves in need of support. I am looking forward to working alongside a dedicated team to continue providing the high-quality housing and support services our residents deserve across all of our sites.”
Retiring Chair Ray Lock said:
“It has been my privilege and pleasure to hold the position of Chair of The Stoll Foundation for the past eight years, working with the Board and senior staff to overcome challenges and improve all aspects of the services The Stoll Foundation deliver. We still have some important strategic decisions to make in the coming months as we begin our handover, and I am looking forward to working again with Gary, who I admire greatly. We are both determined to continue The Stoll Foundation’s upward trajectory, thus ensuring we provide the best possible supported housing for our current and future residents.”
Will Campbell-Wroe, CEO of The Stoll Foundation, said:
“Gary’s decades of experience in charitable housing, mental health services and veteran support, as well as his track record of strong leadership, make him the perfect fit for the role, and we are pleased to welcome him to the charity. I would also like to thank our outgoing Chair, Ray Lock, for his dedication and direction which has seen The Stoll Foundation through difficult times and into an exciting new chapter.”
